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News Feed Latest worldwide news Murray gives thumbs up after operation Andy Murray hopes to return to training in November after undergoing a successful operation on a troublesome back injury. The Wimbledon greats Open Court sifts through the archive to bring you some of its favorite interviews. Paris Fashion Week Debrief Cathy Horyn and Eric Wilson discuss the spring 2014 collections at Paris Fashion Week. Television Review The Paradise, a British Period Drama, Comes to PBS The Paradise, beginning Sunday night on PBS, centers on a 19th-century country girl who takes a job in a department store in northern England. Dance Review Bouchra Ouizguen Brings Ha! to New York Live Arts Ha!, by the Moroccan choreographer Bouchra Ouizguen, is built around the sounds of the Moroccan aita tradition. Can cruising regain public trust? Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents. Today's Economist A Health Care Fight That Punishes Federal Workers The Affordable Care Act was not intended to deny a employer contribution to Congressional employees health coverage, and accusations that Congress is acting hypocritically in sponsoring such coverage are unfounded, an economist writes. Tropical Storm Karen prepares to soak U.S. Gulf Coast MIAMI, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen churned through the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, disrupting U.S. energy output on its way to drenching the coast from Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Richardson Takes Trade as Fuel for Improvement The running back, dropped midseason by the Browns, fits into the Colts hopes of building a dynasty around Andrew Luck. UPDATE 1-Brazil opposition leaders join forces against Rousseff BRASILIA, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Two of Brazil's most popular opposition leaders joined forces on Saturday in an unexpected alliance that shakes up next year's election and could pose a major challenge to President Dilma Rousseff at a time when the economy is sputtering. 6 Die in Egypt as Islamist Opposition Tries to Re-energize Movement A day of clashes between protest groups in Egypt was seen as a warm-up for a day of demonstrations set for Sunday. As U.S. struggles with health reform, the Amish go their own way GORDONVILLE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - The debate over U.S. healthcare reform that has gripped the nation and led to a government shutdown is of small concern in rural Pennsylvania's Amish country for... Improvements made to F-35 fighter jets after troubling audit Sept 30 - Significant improvements have been made to the production of F-35 fighter jets after a troubling audit by the Pentagon's Inspector General. Jillian Kitchener reports. Lincoln Center Hosts Melt to Earth The artist Aaron Curry has populated Lincoln Centers Josie Robertson Plaza with 14 thin metal sculptures. Court Defers Imprisonment for Journalist Covering Sinai A military court convicted Ahmed Abu Deraa of entering a military zone without authorization, but postponed his sentence indefinitely, a mixed decision in a test of media freedom. Juba Journal On Fashion Runway, South Sudan Takes Steps Toward a National Identity With her fashion shows, Akuja de Garang is trying to change perceptions of South Sudan, including those of its own people, even as interethnic tension and violence persist. London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. App Smart Apps That Make the Most of iOS 7 Apples mobile operating system has undergone a radical, huge redesign, and several apps have been updated to match the new look and feel. A Week of Hearings Ends With More Cheers for Rodriguez Alex Rodriguez greeted the dozens people who have gathered to support him as he contests a 211-game ban. U.S. shutdown drags on, House votes to pay furloughed workers Oct. 5 - House Democrats, Republicans pass a bill to retroactively pay furloughed federal workers once the government reopens, but there's no end in sight for the government shutdown. Mana Rabiee reports. Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Obama wades into debate over NFL Washington Redskins' name WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, already embroiled in a battle over a government shutdown, jumped into another dispute on Saturday - a long-running fight over the name of the Washington Redskins NFL team. Secrets of a Korean scrub mistress "Thank you ma'am, may I have another?" Getting clean at a South Korean spa tests your pain threshold. But it's worth it. Petkovic Knocks Out Azarenka in China Open Defending champion Victoria Azarenka double-faulted 15 times Monday in losing 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 to Andrea Petkovic in the first round of the China Open. Sudan Protesters ask for regime change Fresh demonstrations took place in Sudan on Tuesday, where protesters are calling for the removal of President Omar al-Bashir and his government. 'Big in Japan' invading Paris Big in Japan. It's a phenomenon well known to generations of rock bands, elevated from relative obscurity at home to apparent god-like status in the Land of the Rising Sun. CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Memories of Facebook cloud Twitter's IPO SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 4 (Reuters) - When Facebook Inc was preparing to go public last year, the telephones at Granite Investment Advisors rang off the hook as clients called about the social media's company's highly anticipated debut. Some in G.O.P. Try to Pick and Choose Amid Spending Fight After defending their actions by saying they were taking aim at a major new government program, House Republicans set about reassembling the government they shut down, piece by piece. Exclusive With IPO elusive, Avaya explored sale to Oracle this year - sources SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Avaya Inc's private equity owners explored selling the telecommunications equipment company earlier this year, instead of taking it public, and had talks with... The Saturday Profile Index of Happiness? Bhutans New Leader Prefers More Concrete Goals Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay is forgoing Bhutans gross national happiness campaign in favor of modest objectives like a rototiller in every village. Meet the 'mermaid' of Barcelona With a first name that means "wave" in Catalan, perhaps Ona Carbonell was destined to pursue a career in water sports. U.S. appeals court revives lawsuit vs United Airlines over wheelchair SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against United Continental Holdings Inc's United Airlines that was brought by a woman who claimed she was not promptly provided a wheelchair in an airport when she asked for one. Dot Earth Blog Why More Climate Science Hasnt Led to More Climate Policy Yet Why theres a gap between climate science and climate policy. Shutdown slows U.S. bilateral talks to fight offshore tax dodgers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The federal government shutdown has interrupted U.S. efforts to negotiate agreements with other countries on implementing an anti-tax evasion law that is to take effect next... Well Depression Tied to Parkinsons Risk A retrospective analysis found that depression may be an independent risk factor for Parkinsons disease. NASAs Deputy Administrator Is Leaving Agency Lori B. Garver, a top administrator at the agency who played a large role in drafting the Obama administrations controversial space policies, will leave next month. Breakingviews Taking Twitter public Oct. 4 - Antony Currie and Breakingviews columnists discuss the social media company's refreshingly shareholder-friendly IPO filing and what challenges lie ahead. China Apple pulls firewall-busting app Apple has been accused of kowtowing to the Chinese government by pulling from its China App Store a product enabling users to circumvent firewalls and access restricted sites. UPDATE 2-Bond funds worldwide post record outflow in 3rd qtr -EPFR NEW YORK, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Investors pulled a record $61.5 billion from bond funds worldwide in the third quarter, data from fund-tracking firm EPFR Global showed Friday, amid fears that the Federal... Breakingviews Taking Twitter public Oct. 4 - Antony Currie and Breakingviews columnists discuss the social media company's refreshingly shareholder-friendly IPO filing and what challenges lie ahead.

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